It feels like the hole punch is much more noticeable than the notch.
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Images Allegedly Show Real iPhone 14 Pro Display Cutouts and Status Bar Items [Updated]
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This perspective is interesting. Maybe it’s because the gaps are surrounded by portions of the display, while the notch is an indent into the display?
I guess that happens when game developers generate the entire UI themselves and aren’t too careful about layout. A regular app using normal controls is less likely to get themselves into that situation.
USB-C or not? The only relevant question.
Following Apple's announcement that it will hold an event on Wednesday, September 7, several alleged leaks coming out of Asia purport to show the iPhone 14 Pro's display cutouts and status bar items.
Twitter user "DuanRui" today shared several images from Chinese social media site Weibo, with one seemingly showing a close-up, real-world image of the iPhone 14 Pro's "pill and hole-punch" TrueDepth camera array cutouts that are expected to replace the notch.
For reference, Twitter leaker known as "Ice Universe" shared an image of the front of an iPhone 14 Pro dummy earlier today. In the image, the display cutouts are clearly artificial, which may make the above image much more believable.
At the same time, leaker "ShrimpApplePro" shared a segment of a screenshot allegedly from an iPhone 14 Pro Max, overlaid with an identical screenshot from an iPhone 13 Pro Max, to show how Apple is purportedly planning to enlarge and realign the status bar's items to account for the new "pill and hole-punch" TrueDepth camera array design.
Another alleged screenshot from ShrimpApplePro shows how the entire status bar is arranged on the iPhone 14 Pro Max, repositioning the cellular signal, Wi-Fi, and battery indicators slightly lower and to the right.
The standard iPhone 14 models are expected to retain the same notch used on the iPhone 13 linep, with the "pill and hole-punch" being one of the main selling points of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The devices are also expected to feature the A16 chip, an always-on display, a 48-megapixel Wide camera, and more.
Article Link: Images Allegedly Show Real iPhone 14 Pro Display Cutouts and Status Bar Items
My initial reaction to hole punch screens was that it felt too intrusive, what with the missing pixels within the borders of the display. Though I'm no fan of the notch, at least it's not as distracting in that sense. It dips into the display, but without the pixels surrounding it, it's easier to ignore (for me). So, to have 2 distinct cut outs within the display just makes it that much more distracting for me. I know not everyone agrees, but that's just my take on it.
I stared at the pill hole cutout of the iPhone 14 for a while, and what do ya know I already love it lol.
To be fair, lightning is still stuck in those slow ass USB 2.0 speeds. Not fast enough for someone who would want transfer and backup large files, especially ProRes videos. Which is another reason why people want USB-C, to give them that faster transfer speed.
If they're going to keep lightning this year, then at least they should improve it to USB 3.0 speeds.
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That's not as relevant to everyone as you think it is.
So considering the current Face ID utilizes three modules: a dot projector, flood illuminator and an infrared camera. The new TrueDepth camera system looks like it only has 2 - so which module did they get rid of? And will it work just as well as the current system?
What about the missing silent mode icon 🔕? Has Apple fixed it too? Did they add it to the status bar?
Can I finally be sure that I won't be missing calls anymore when I'm using iPhone as my primary phone?
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Change is good? instead of a notch which blends in and is is tucked up at the very top, the alternative is to have take up the same amount of screen real estate but further down the screen creating an unusable area between the cameras and the bezel?I don't know if it's me or not but it's definitely going to take some time to get adjusted. The "i" shape pill hole is more noticeable from the notch. Just stare at it for 30 seconds without moving your eyes away. You will see. However, change is good.
I don't know if it's me or not but it's definitely going to take some time to get adjusted. The "i" shape pill hole is more noticeable from the notch. Just stare at it for 30 seconds without moving your eyes away. You will see. However, change is good.
IMO, it wont be that big.
The best solution would be to replace FaceID with under-screen TouchID (same as S22) or the one embedded into the lock button (same as iPad mini/Air).
My preferred solution, as I said MANY moons ago: a small top bezel area to hide all the sensors, and the sensors will work in both portrait and landscape orientations. That way, you have a completely clean display from top to bottom.
Great to see the wasted energy discussing a topic about an unchangeable situation. If the posters really want to get Apple's attention, use your wallet and buy something else.
The Ford Edsel was called an Oldsmobile sucking a lemon. The sales were poor and not that many were made. Ford discontinued that model.
If sales tank on the iPhone Pro 14, rest assured changes might even happen even in mid cycle.
The Ford Edsel was called an Oldsmobile sucking a lemon. The sales were poor and not that many were made. Ford discontinued that model.
If sales tank on the iPhone Pro 14, rest assured changes might even happen even in mid cycle.
Agreed, but so would a narrower notch. Which would look more on brand with Apple, since they are adding the notch to laptops.
SURELY this won't be the new design with a sideways i. That looks absolutely horrible. Why would they separate the pill and hole vs not just make a longer pill? That makes NO SENSE. Of course the new MBP's with that mega notch to house a front camera makes no sense either so maybe they're just ok with these bizarre designs now.
Following Apple's announcement that it will hold an event on Wednesday, September 7, several alleged leaks coming out of Asia purport to show the iPhone 14 Pro's display cutouts and status bar items.
Twitter user "DuanRui" today shared several images from Chinese social media site Weibo, with one seemingly showing a close-up, real-world image of the iPhone 14 Pro's "pill and hole-punch" TrueDepth camera array cutouts that are expected to replace the notch.
For reference, Twitter leaker known as "Ice Universe" shared an image of the front of an iPhone 14 Pro dummy earlier today. In the image, the display cutouts are clearly artificial, which may make the above image much more believable.
At the same time, leaker "ShrimpApplePro" shared a segment of a screenshot allegedly from an iPhone 14 Pro Max, overlaid with an identical screenshot from an iPhone 13 Pro Max, to show how Apple is purportedly planning to enlarge and realign the status bar's items to account for the new "pill and hole-punch" TrueDepth camera array design.
Another alleged screenshot from ShrimpApplePro shows how the entire status bar is arranged on the iPhone 14 Pro Max, repositioning the cellular signal, Wi-Fi, and battery indicators slightly lower and to the right.
The standard iPhone 14 models are expected to retain the same notch used on the iPhone 13 linep, with the "pill and hole-punch" being one of the main selling points of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The devices are also expected to feature the A16 chip, an always-on display, a 48-megapixel Wide camera, and more.
Article Link: Images Allegedly Show Real iPhone 14 Pro Display Cutouts and Status Bar Items
After three weeks of using it, your brain won't even register it anymore.
Just like that dust bunny in the corner of your living room.
The brain's quite good at those things.
I don't think my iP13 even has a notch... wait, yes it does, there it is.
Just like that dust bunny in the corner of your living room.
The brain's quite good at those things.I don't think my iP13 even has a notch... wait, yes it does, there it is.